Abby May

American activist and social worker (1800–1877)
Person human Q4664478
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Abby May

Summary

Abby May is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Boston[2]. She was born on October 8, 1800[3]. She died in Concord[4]. She died on November 25, 1877[5]. She worked as a social worker[6] and suffragist[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (151 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Abby May's place of birth was Boston[2].
  • Abby May passed away in Concord[4].
  • Abby May was born on October 8, 1800[3].
  • Abby May died on November 25, 1877[5].
  • Abby May's father was Joseph May[9].
  • Abby May's mother was Dorothy Sewall[10].
  • Among Abby May's spouses was Amos Bronson Alcott[11].
  • A child of Abby May was Anna Alcott Pratt[12].
  • A child of Abby May was Louisa May Alcott[13].
  • A child of Abby May was Elizabeth Sewall Alcott[14].
  • A child of Abby May was Abigail May Alcott Nieriker[15].
  • Abby May held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Abby May's professions included social worker[6].
  • Abby May's professions included suffragist[7].
  • Abby May is recorded as female[17].
  • Abby May's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Abby May's residence is recorded as Boston[19].
  • Abby May's residence is recorded as Concord[20].
  • Abby May's residence is recorded as Fruitlands[21].
  • Abby May's residence is recorded as Concord[22].
  • Abby May's residence is recorded as Boston[23].
  • Abby May's residence is recorded as Walpole[24].
  • Abby May's residence is recorded as Orchard House[25].
  • Abby May's family name is recorded as May[26].
  • Abby May's family name is recorded as Alcott[27].

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Origins and Family

Abby May was born in Boston[2]. She was born on October 8, 1800[3]. Her father was Joseph May[9]. Her mother was Dorothy Sewall[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include social worker[6] and suffragist[7].

Personal Life

Abby May was married to Amos Bronson Alcott[11]. Children include Anna Alcott Pratt[12], a writer[28], 1831–1893[29], of United States[30]; Louisa May Alcott[13], a writer[31], 1832–1888[32], of United States[33], awarded the National Women's Hall of Fame[34], specialised in poetry[35]; Elizabeth Sewall Alcott[14], 1835–1858[36], of United States[37]; and Abigail May Alcott Nieriker[15], a botanical illustrator[38], 1840–1879[39], of United States[40], specialised in painting[41].

Death and Burial

Abby May died on November 25, 1877[5]. She passed away in Concord[4].

Why It Matters

Abby May ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (151 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] She is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Abby May born?

Born in Boston[2], Abby May…

Where did Abby May die?

Abby May passed away in Concord[4].

Who were Abby May's parents?

Abby May's father was Joseph May[9]. Abby May's mother was Dorothy Sewall[10].

Who was Abby May married to?

Abby May's spouses include Amos Bronson Alcott[11].

What did Abby May do for work?

Abby May worked as social worker[6] and suffragist[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Annotated Little Women. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Annotated Little Women. wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . The Annotated Little Women. wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . The Annotated Little Women. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . The Annotated Little Women. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . The Annotated Little Women. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . The Annotated Little Women. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . The Annotated Little Women. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . The Annotated Little Women. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . The Annotated Little Women. wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Abigail
    Spouse Amos Bronson Alcott
    Family name May, Alcott
    Sibling Samuel Joseph May
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